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Dr. Diana Schatz, founder of The Michener Institute, has received the 2019 UHN Global Impact Award for her pioneering work in Canadian and global health care education. Dr. Schatz’s work has supported the health care of millions of Canadians, and set the standard for medical technology education in Canada, China and the Middle East. She…
For many of us, figuring out what makes you want to jump out of bed every morning is a lifelong process. But not for Samantha Bulger. In high school, Sam as she’s known knew she loved science and that she wanted to work in health care. Radiation therapy was her first career choice, but she…
With May being Foot Health Month, we’re featuring a Michener alumnus who is raising awareness on the importance of maintaining proper foot care in a creative way. From graduating with an Advanced Diploma in Chiropody to having his own TV show, Jonathan Tomines’ career has been anything but ordinary. Jonathan grew up watching and assisting…
In the high-stress environment of an Emergency Department (ED) where decisions need to be made quickly, errors can occur when a health care team doesn’t know how to effectively communicate with one another. To address this problem, the ED Simulation Committee at UHN is aiming to improve interprofessional communication and patient safety by organizing simulation…
The Anesthesia Simulation Centre at UHN is using simulation and 3D printed models to not only improve health care workers’ knowledge and skills, but also address educational gaps identified in hospital incident reports. These scenarios allow participants to work individually or in teams to perform routine procedures, manage crisis situations, rehearse treatment protocols and reflect…
